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West Georgia RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 20, 2023
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State of Georgia Employment
If you were previously a member of the Employees’ Retirement System of Georgia (ERS) and withdrew your funds, you may establish this service with TRS. You are eligible to purchase your ERS withdrawn service after you have completed the required number of years of active TRS membership.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Video: Economic Impact of Teacher Pensions in Georgia
A detailed look at how TRS retirees contribute to the economic success of Georgia.
Published: November 20, 2019
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Southwest Georgia RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 17, 2022
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West Georgia RESA
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Published: November 6, 2022
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West Georgia RESA
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Published: August 27, 2023
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West Georgia RESA
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: November 13, 2023
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West Georgia RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 5, 2024
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Georgia is Counting on You
Census data powers much of what we do. Government, business, and many social activities and programs are affected by Census data.
Published: September 14, 2020
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West Georgia RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 14, 2022
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West Georgia RESA Georgia
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: August 24, 2022
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Hiring Employees Vested In ERS of Georgia
Legislation (HB 661) was passed and became effective July 1, 1998, that allows any vested member of the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) who becomes an employee of an employer normally covered by TRS to remain a member of the ERS
Published: October 6, 2021
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Georgia Counties Map
Published: March 14, 2023
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Georgia Cities Map
Published: March 14, 2023
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Georgia Southern University
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: March 5, 2023
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Chattahoochee-Flint RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 11, 2022
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Chattahoochee-Flint RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 5, 2023
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The Current Financial Stability of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia
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Published: March 18, 2021
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Heart of Georgia RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 28, 2022
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Northeast Georgia RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 6, 2024
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Polk County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 13, 2022
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Pre-Retirement Workshop @ TRS
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Published: December 20, 2021
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Barrow County
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Published: September 25, 2022
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Dekalb County
Tags: New Hire
Published: September 16, 2022
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Glynn County
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Published: October 15, 2022
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Putnam County
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Published: February 5, 2023
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Baldwin County
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Published: February 5, 2023
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Barrow County
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Published: November 5, 2023
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Whitfield County
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Published: November 5, 2023
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Bulloch County
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Published: December 17, 2023
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Metro Atlanta Cities Map
Published: March 14, 2023
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Heart of Georgia RESA
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Published: January 1, 2023
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Heart of Georgia RESA
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Published: July 30, 2023
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Heart of Georgia RESA
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Published: December 31, 2023
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Northeast Georgia RESA
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Published: February 6, 2024
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Northeast Georgia RESA
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: February 6, 2024
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Oglethorpe County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Jones County
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Published: March 20, 2022
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Emanuel County
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: March 13, 2022
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Effingham County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 27, 2022
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Appling County
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Published: February 27, 2022
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Gordon State College
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: February 27, 2022
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Glascock County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 20, 2022
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Savannah-Chatham County
Published: February 20, 2022
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Ben Hill County
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Published: February 13, 2022
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Whitfield County (Virtual)
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Published: January 30, 2022
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Turner County
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Published: April 24, 2022
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Jones County
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: April 14, 2022
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Seminole County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 10, 2022
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Jackson County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 2, 2022
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Thomas County
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: October 2, 2022
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Chatham County
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Published: October 2, 2022
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Dekalb County Public Library
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Published: December 5, 2022
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Fannin County
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Published: December 11, 2022
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Union County
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Published: December 25, 2022
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Hall County
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Published: January 22, 2023
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Wayne County
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Published: January 22, 2023
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Newton County
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: March 26, 2023
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Rabun County
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Published: April 9, 2023
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Franklin County
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Published: October 1, 2023
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Ben Hill County
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Published: December 10, 2023
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Liberty County
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Published: August 20, 2023
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Douglas County
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Published: October 29, 2023
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Harris County
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Published: October 15, 2023
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Gordon County (Virtual)
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Published: September 8, 2023
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Whitfield County
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Published: January 21, 2024
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Henry County
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Published: February 18, 2024
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Atkinson County
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: February 27, 2024
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Bartow County Library
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Published: March 11, 2024
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Ms. Deborah K. Simonds
Ms. Simonds is a retired teacher from Georgia. She was a High School Special Education teacher for 27 years at Berkmar High School in Gwinnett.
Published: September 18, 2021
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The Economic Impact of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia
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Published: May 5, 2020
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Employees’ Retirement System of Georgia
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Published: April 28, 2021
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Legislation
The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia administers its benefits and programs in accordance with applicable state and federal law, and administrative rules. Title 47 of the Official Code Georgia (O. C. G. A.) assigns the authority to establish and amend the provisions of TRS to the State Legislature. State law outlines specific details for state retirement systems, including vesting periods, employee contribution rates, benefit formulas, and retirement eligibility.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: August 26, 2021
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Dr. William G. Sloan, Jr.
Dr. Sloan has been the Executive Director of the Georgia Retired Educators Association since 2005. He retired in 2005 after serving as principal of East Hall High School for more than 17 years.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Eligibility For Membership
All personnel employed in a permanent status position, not less than half-time, with local boards of education, charter schools, universities and colleges, technical colleges, Board of Regents, county and regional libraries, RESA’s, and certain State of Georgia agencies are required to be members as a condition of employment.
Tags: New Hire
Published: September 28, 2021
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Eligibility For Membership
All personnel employed in a permanent status position, not less than half-time, with local boards of education, charter schools, universities and colleges, technical colleges, Board of Regents, county and regional libraries, RESA’s, and certain State of Georgia agencies are required to be members as a condition of employment.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 5, 2021
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Elective Membership Employer Requirements
Georgia law was amended in 1976 allowing full-time public school lunchroom, maintenance, and warehouse supervisors and managers the option to elect membership in TRS.
Published: October 6, 2021
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Late Payment Penalty
As provided for in section 47-3-42 of Georgia law, a late payment penalty of 1.5% per month (or fraction of a month) may be assessed on reporting employers whose monthly contribution payments are not received by the 10th day of the reporting month.
Published: October 7, 2021
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Mr. Kenneth Dyer
Mr. Kenneth Dyer was selected in February 2017 by the Dougherty County Board of Education to become the district’s superintendent after having served as Associate Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Covered Positions
All employees who are employed one-half time or more in covered positions of the state’s public school systems, regional and county libraries, RESA units, or any other agency of and within this state by which a teacher is paid are required to be members of the TRS as a condition of employment.
Published: October 6, 2021
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Pioneer RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 28, 2023
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Georgia Southern University
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 22, 2022
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Georgia Southern University
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 29, 2023
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Georgia Southern University
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: November 11, 2023
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Georgia Southern University
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: November 17, 2023
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About TRS
TRS administers the fund from which teachers in the state’s public schools, many employees of the University System of Georgia, and certain other designated employees in educational-related work environments receive retirement benefits.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: August 21, 2021
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Board of Trustees' Sets:
In its annual meeting held today, May 11, 2022, the Board of Trustees adopted the following maximum IRS Salary Limits that can be used by the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) to compute a member’s highest two-year average salary
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: May 10, 2023
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Privacy Policy
Welcome to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia’s (TRS) website (the/this “Site”). Please read this visitor agreement and terms of service; by visiting and using this Site, you accept the following terms:
Published: August 27, 2021
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Legislative Update 2019
During the legislative session, TRS posts legislative updates from the Georgia General Assembly that may affect the teachers pension system. Pending legislation is sponsored by members of the Georgia House or Senate, and does not become law until the Governor signs the bill. TRS does not draft or lobby for/against any legislation.
Published: February 25, 2019
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Dr. Marion Fedrick
Marion Ross Fedrick was appointed as the 10th president of Albany State University on August 14, 2018, by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Mr. Steve McCoy
Steve McCoy is the Georgia State Treasurer. The Treasurer serves as cash management officer for Georgia on behalf of the State Depository Board responsible for managing over $30 billion of state and local government investments
Published: September 18, 2021
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Pension Limitations
When calculating and paying retirement benefits, Georgia law and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations place certain limitations on salary earned, salary increases received, and retirement payments received.
Published: September 27, 2021
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Contribution Withdrawals
While you are employed in a TRS covered position, as stated in Georgia law, you cannot make withdrawals or borrow funds from your account. If you terminate your TRS covered employment you may apply for a refund of contributions and interest.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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Unused Sick Leave Credit at Retirement
At retirement, TRS members can establish credit for unused sick leave earned with current and previous employers. Based on Georgia law, a member can receive credit for unused sick leave at retirement only if he or she has not received payment of any kind for the leave
Tags: Retiree
Published: October 5, 2021
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Military Service
Georgia law contains several provisions for the establishment of up to 5 years of retirement credit for periods of active duty military service in the armed forces of the United States. If you have military service prior to 1955, please contact our office.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Allowable Sick Leave Usage and Attendance Incentive Programs
Employers should notify TRS of all sick leave policies in use for compliance with Georgia law. System policies must be consistent for all employees.
Published: October 6, 2021
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Hiring TRS Retirees
Retired members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) have the ability to be employed on either a full or part-time basis under certain terms and conditions.
Published: October 6, 2021
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Membership Eligibility
All personnel employed in a permanent status position not less than half-time by a TRS reporting employer are TRS members in accordance with Georgia law.
Published: October 6, 2021
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Pension Limitations
When calculating and paying retirement benefits, Georgia law and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations place certain limitations on salary earned, salary increases received, and retirement payments received.
Published: October 7, 2021
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Salary Limitations
In a TRS board meeting held on June 24, 2020, the TRS Board of Trustees adopted the following maximum salary increases for FY 2021 that can be used by the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) to compute a member’s highest two-year average salary
Published: July 1, 2020
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Pioneer RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 14, 2022
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First District RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 11, 2022
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Chattahoochee- Flint RESA
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: January 22, 2023
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CSRA RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 19, 2023
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Pioneer RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: November 12, 2023
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House Bill 385
House Bill 385 and it's impact to employers .
Published: May 24, 2022
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The History of TRS
The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) was established in 1943 by an act of the Georgia General Assembly to provide retirement security to those citizens who choose to dedicate their lives to educating the children and adults of Georgia.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: September 1, 2021
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Accessibility Statement
The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards in an effort to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA).
Published: August 27, 2021
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Governance
A Board of Trustees administers the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS). State statutes provide that the administration of the System be vested in a ten-member Board of Trustees
Published: August 30, 2021
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Economic Impact
Teacher pensions play a vital role in Georgia's economy. This brochure provides a detailed look at how TRS retirees contribute to the economic success of this great State.
Published: September 17, 2021
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Mr. Greg S. Griffin
Mr. Griffin currently serves as the State Auditor of Georgia. He was appointed to that position by Governor Nathan Deal.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Hello, Retirees!
Thank you for your service and dedication to the education of the children, youth, and adults of the great state of Georgia! You have worked hard for many years, and now you can count on TRS to provide you with the retirement benefits the State provides you.
Tags: Retiree
Published: September 20, 2021
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Welcome, Employers!
Our website is your source for the latest information from TRS, Georgia’s largest public employee retirement system. At TRS, we strive to provide information and materials that will enable you to fulfill your pension administration obligations for your employees.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 20, 2021
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Welcome, Active Members!
TRS administers the fund from which teachers in the state’s public schools, many employees of the University System of Georgia, and certain other designated employees in educational-related work environments receive retirement benefits.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 20, 2021
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Working After Retirement
All employment as a teacher, whether directly or indirectly (i.e. independent contractor, private temporary company, etc.) with a TRS employer is subject to salary and service limitations as outlined in Georgia law and TRS policy.
Tags: Retiree
Published: September 20, 2021
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Allowable Employment – Service Retirees
All employment as a teacher, whether directly or indirectly (i.e. independent contractor, private temporary company, etc.) with a TRS employer is subject to salary and service limitations as outlined in Georgia law and TRS policy.
Tags: Retiree
Published: September 28, 2021
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Allowable Employment – Disability Retirees
If you retired on a disability retirement, Georgia law imposes salary limitations on disability retirees.
Tags: Retiree
Published: September 28, 2021
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Full Time Employment
Private School Teaching Teaching in a State Other than Georgia Employment in the Private Sector (See Contractual Employment) Self-Employment (See Contractual Employment)
Tags: Retiree
Published: September 28, 2021
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At 40 Years of Service
If you have at least forty years of service credit, you may elect to discontinue your contributions to TRS, as 40 years is the maximum number of years your retirement calculation can be based upon. Per Georgia law, this election is irrevocable.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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Beneficiary Information
At your death, Georgia law requires that the settlement of your account be made in accordance with the beneficiary information on file with TRS.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: October 1, 2021
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Out of State Service
After completing six years as a contributing member of TRS, you may establish one year of credit for service rendered in a public educational institution of another state. With the completion of each additional year of Georgia service thereafter, you may establish an additional year of out-of-state service, to a maximum of ten years.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Private School Service
Georgia law allows TRS service credit to be established for time spent as a teacher employed in an accredited private school within Georgia.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Visiting Scholar Credit
A maximum of two years of service as a visiting scholar at a public college or university may be established as service credit by members who were granted a leave of absence from a unit of the University System of Georgia for such purpose.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Limitations to Using Sick Leave
Unused sick leave credit is allowed for Georgia teaching service. Eligible service includes withdrawn and repurchased Georgia teaching service as well as service purchased or transferred from local retirement plans.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Event Worksheet
Thank you for hosting an outreach event with the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia! We appreciate the opportunity to come to your location and meet with TRS members from your location and from locations nearby.
Published: October 6, 2021
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Member Account Information Requests
At the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS), we are committed to honoring the privacy of our customers. In an effort to protect our members, we have tightened our policy regarding the release of confidential information.
Published: October 6, 2021
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TRS Membership Specifics
As a reporting employer to TRS, you are instrumental in ensuring Georgia’s educators are properly enrolled in TRS, and that their salary and TRS contributions are properly remitted to us each month.
Published: October 7, 2021
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Your Responsibilities
As an employer in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, we know that you want the best for your employees.
Published: October 7, 2021
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TRS Launches New Website
The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia is pleased to announce the launch of our new website!
Published: April 30, 2018
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TRS Awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)
The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia is pleased to announce that the annual comprehensive report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, received the GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
Published: July 11, 2022
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Maternity Leave
You can purchase credit for periods of absence from employment due to pregnancy prior to March 5, 1976. One and one-half months of credit may be awarded for each pregnancy with a maximum of six months allowable for all pregnancies.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Conversion Chart
Sick Leave Credit for Members Retiring On or After 7/1/98:
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Mission and Vision
Our Mission… is to support Georgia educators by providing pension education, safeguarding plan investments, and efficiently administering retirement benefits.
Published: August 30, 2021
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Forms
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Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: August 26, 2021
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Board Meetings
Regular meetings are held by the TRS Board of Trustees bi-monthly on the fourth Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September and November of each year, or on such other dates as the Board shall decide.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Partial Lump Sum Option Plan (PLOP)
At retirement, in addition to selecting Plan A (maximum plan) or Plan B (survivorship plan), you may also elect to receive a one time lump-sum distribution (cash payment) in addition to your monthly retirement benefit.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Taxes
Published: September 20, 2021
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Eligibility for Retirement
You are eligible to retire ‘penalty free’ under the following conditions: Completion of 30 years of creditable service – regardless of your age; or Completion of 10 years of creditable service, and be age 60 or older.
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 27, 2021
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Part Time Hourly and Salaried
A TRS retiree who retired on a service retirement may return to work as a teacher on a less than half-time basis. If working less than half-time, the hourly rate or salary cannot exceed 49% of the compensation that would normally be paid to you if you worked on a full-time basis in the position.
Tags: Retiree
Published: September 28, 2021
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Vesting
Vesting is a key concept, but many people are not familiar with the benefits of this important milestone.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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Hello, Mid-Career Members!
You have been an educator for several years now, but you still have a number of years remaining before you can fully plan your retirement. However, now is the perfect time to acquaint yourself with specific details regarding your forthcoming TRS pension benefit.
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: October 5, 2021
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Active vs Inactive Accounts
Published: October 5, 2021
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Determining Your Retirement Benefit
Your retirement benefit is calculated by using the percentage of salary formula. Simply stated, two percent is multiplied by your years of creditable service, including partial years (not to exceed 40 years).
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 5, 2021
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Calculating Your Benefit
Your retirement benefit is calculated by using the percentage of salary formula. Simply stated, two percent is multiplied by your years of creditable service, including partial years (not to exceed 40 years).
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 5, 2021
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Divorces
Should you divorce, your beneficiary information on file with TRS may need to be updated.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Supplementing Your TRS Benefit
Published: October 6, 2021
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Eligibility for Retirement
You are eligible to retire ‘penalty free’ under the following conditions:
Published: October 6, 2021
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GASB 68 Audit Reports
Published: October 6, 2021
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Membership Exceptions
Any vested member of TRS who becomes an employee of an employer normally covered by the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) can elect to remain a member of TRS.
Published: October 7, 2021
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Updating Membership Information
If a member needs to correct a social security number, date of birth, name, or beneficiary, he/she will need to follow the instructions below.
Published: October 7, 2021
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Furloughs and TRS Earnable Compensation
Current economic conditions and reduced revenue collections due to the Covid-19 pandemic have resulted in employers planning for reducing budgets in FY 2021 by several methods such as furloughs, salary reductions and reductions of contracted work days, which will have an impact on the amount of earnable compensation to be reported to TRS
Published: June 5, 2020
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FY 2020 Salary Limit & FY 2021 Contribution Rate Memo
In its annual meeting on May 15, 2019, the TRS Board of Trustees adopted maximum salary increases for fiscal year 2020 along with the employee and employer contribution rates for fiscal year 2021.
Published: May 29, 2019
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Shining the Light on Your TRS Beneficiary
At all stages of your career, it is very important to keep your TRS beneficiaries updated. The beneficiaries you select for your TRS account are different than beneficiaries selected at open enrollment and the information in your TRS account supersedes information in will, divorce decrees, etc.
Published: September 20, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19 and Teachers Retirement System for Members, Retirees, and Employers
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: May 20, 2020
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A Message to Our Members About the Coronavirus from Executive Director L.C. Buster Evans
We are grateful to have the opportunity to serve our members by ensuring that you have a benefit that you can count on. There is a lot of uncertainty right now but I want to assure you that we are closely monitoring important developments.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: March 10, 2020
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Retirement Plans Offered
TRS offers a defined benefit plan of retirement, also known as a 401(a). As its name implies, your retirement benefit is “defined” by calculation using your years of membership service, the average of your highest 24 consecutive months of salary*, and a 2% multiplier.
Published: September 16, 2021
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Dr. Jason L. Branch
Dr. Branch is the superintendent of Oconee County Schools. He has more than 20 years of experience in education including roles as a teacher, coach, athletic director and principal.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Mr. Christopher M. Swanson
Mr. Swanson is an AP Economics teacher at Newnan High School and the chair of the Social Studies department in Meriwether County.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Health and Dental Coverage
Published: September 20, 2021
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I’m Ready to Retire
Well in advance of your date of retirement, we recommend you contact TRS for a retirement benefit estimate and to discuss the various plans of retirement. If you are considering retiring within the next two years, we recommend that you speak with one of our retirement counselors.
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 27, 2021
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Unused Sick Leave Credit at Retirement
At retirement, TRS members can establish credit for unused sick leave earned with current and previous TRS employers. If you haven’t been saving your sick leave up until now, you really should start. The more unused sick leave days you have at retirement, the earlier you can retire and the larger your monthly benefit.
Published: September 27, 2021
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Other
Classroom Aide Substitute Teaching Adjunct Professors
Tags: Retiree
Published: September 28, 2021
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2021 Retiree Underwithheld Federal Income Tax Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If you are a TRS retiree with federal income tax withholding for January and February that was lower than the appropriate amount for your monthly benefit, please refer to the frequently asked questions below to find answers about the issue and resources available to you.
Tags: Retiree
Published: September 28, 2021
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Hello, New Members!
Published: September 28, 2021
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How Contributions Work
In order to successfully plan for your retirement, you need to understand how contributions are made to your TRS account. Your pension is funded by 3 sources: member contributions, employer contributions, and investment earnings.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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Establishing Membership Service
During your employment in a TRS covered position, you make monthly contributions to TRS, via employer payroll deductions, and earn service credit.
Tags: Mid-Career, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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Hello, Pre-Retirement Members!
Congratulations! Retirement is very near for you! We at TRS are ready to guide you through the retirement process, ensuring all your questions are answered, and that you can retire on the date you select!
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 5, 2021
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Helpful Links
Here is a list of websites that we at TRSGA believe may be of interest or use to you.
Published: October 5, 2021
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Maximizing Your Benefit
As a member of TRS, the amount you contribute is determined by law, so you may not increase your contribution amount in an effort to increase your retirement benefit.
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: October 5, 2021
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Federal and State Taxes
All or most of your TRS monthly benefit is subject to federal income tax, with exact details furnished to you at the time of your retirement.
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 5, 2021
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Public School Employees Retirement Credit
If you have been a member of the Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and your duties have changed so that you are now a manager or supervisor and are now eligible for membership in TRS, you may be eligible to establish credit for service rendered in a public school system prior to the date you became a member of TRS.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Study Leave
You may be eligible to establish retirement credit for periods of full-time graduate study.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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The Funding of Your TRS Account
All members of TRS currently contribute 6.00% of earnable compensation* to TRS by payroll deduction. Earnable compensation is defined as the full regular compensation payable to a member for his full normal working time. Contributions are made on a before-federal tax basis.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Awarding of Credit
To have your unused sick leave credited toward your retirement you must complete the member section of the Sick Leave Certification Form during the online retirement application process
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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How and When to Use Sick Leave
To have your unused sick leave credited toward your retirement you must complete the member section of the Sick Leave Certification Form during the online retirement application process.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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GASB Pension Accounting Info
Published: October 6, 2021
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Unused Sick Leave Credit at Retirement
At retirement, TRS members can establish credit for unused sick leave earned with current and previous TRS employers. If you haven’t been saving your sick leave up until now, you really should start. The more unused sick leave days you have at retirement, the earlier you can retire and the larger your monthly benefit.
Published: October 7, 2021
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Verifying/Reporting TRS Retirees
Verifying and Reporting TRS Retirees
Published: October 7, 2021
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2022 Federal Income Tax Withholding Rates
TRS processed January 2022 monthly retirement benefits using the federal income tax withholding rates for 2021, the federal rates publicly available at the time. The IRS released the 2022 rates in the second half of December, after the deadline for timely payment processing.
Published: January 27, 2022
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Ms. Miriam Shook
Published: July 25, 2022
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TRS Social Media
Published: December 1, 2023
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Hosting a TRS Event
Planning for retirement needs to be a priority for our members—the earlier they start, the better off they will be!
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: August 31, 2021
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Board of Trustees & Investment Committee Meetings
Upcoming board and/or committee meetings information and agenda(s).
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: March 19, 2024
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Board of Trustees
Current board member information.
Published: September 16, 2021
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Board Meeting Minutes
The TRS Board of Trustees meet six times a year at the TRS office in Atlanta. Meeting minutes for items discussed during open session are provided below:
Published: September 18, 2021
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Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs)
In addition to your TRS membership, you may be eligible for a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) if the cost of living increases as determined by the CPI.
Tags: Retiree
Published: September 20, 2021
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Annual Member Statement
Since your employer remits your retirement contributions to TRS, we provide you with the opportunity to review your annual member statement online at any time by logging into your account. You should carefully review your statement at least yearly and report any discrepancies to TRS.
Published: September 27, 2021
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Service Credit Accrual and Purchase
‘Service credit’ is defined as the number of months and/or years of service you have earned toward retirement. You accrue service credit each month you work in a TRS covered position.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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Start Retirement Planning
The short answer is now! If you are already asking yourself questions about preparing for your financial future, it’s time to start planning!
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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Publications
Review our annual reports, actuarial valuations and miscellaneous publications.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: September 30, 2021
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Service Credit
The chart below indicates the three types of service that can comprise your total years of creditable service upon retirement. Purchasing service can assist you in attaining vested status, allowing you to retire sooner or increasing your final retirement benefit.
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: October 5, 2021
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Insurance
The main purpose of having insurance is to hedge against risk. There is a small percentage of Americans that are fully self-insurable—meaning that they have enough assets to cover any financial liabilities that may occur due to health issues or damage to property and intangible assets.
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: October 5, 2021
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Retirement Benefit Options
Although you are probably years away from having to select a retirement plan, it doesn’t hurt to have a general understanding of the TRS plans available.
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: October 5, 2021
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Social Security Offset
Your TRS retirement benefit is not reduced, or affected in any way, by a benefit you are eligible to receive from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 5, 2021
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Risk & Debt Management
As you move through your career, it is important that you learn how to recognize risks and manage them, along with any debt that you may have, while they can still be managed.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Contribution Rates
TRS employer and employee contribution rates from fiscal year 1980 to present
Published: October 6, 2021
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Earnable Compensation
Earnable compensation is defined as the full regular compensation payable to a member for full normal working time.
Published: October 6, 2021
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GASB 68 Actuary Reports
Published: October 6, 2021
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Historical Rates
Employer & Member Contribution Rates & IRS Salary Limits
Published: October 6, 2021
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Jefferson County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Augusta University (Virtual)
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: October 8, 2021
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Dodge County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Glynn County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Lumpkin County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Troup County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Dekalb County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Catoosa County (Virtual)
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Liberty County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 13, 2022
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Clarke County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 13, 2022
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Madison County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 16, 2022
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Stephens County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 16, 2022
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Newton County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 14, 2022
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Bartow County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: June 26, 2022
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Bacon County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 23, 2022
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Atkinson County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 14, 2022
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Bryan County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 7, 2022
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Telfair County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 7, 2022
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Liberty County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 28, 2022
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Gordon County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 28, 2022
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Dublin City Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 25, 2022
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Lumpkin County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 15, 2022
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Walton County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 15, 2022
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Dawson County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: November 7, 2022
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Bryan County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 18, 2022
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Newton County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 18, 2022
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Hart County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 18, 2022
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DeKalb County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: November 28, 2022
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Carrollton City Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 16, 2022
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Sumter County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 16, 2022
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Jones County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 11, 2022
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Bulloch County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 25, 2022
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Oglethorpe County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 8, 2023
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Bacon County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 8, 2023
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Spalding County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 8, 2023
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Burke County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 8, 2023
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Dodge County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 5, 2023
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Gilmer County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 5, 2023
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Effingham County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: March 26, 2023
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Screven County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2023
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Jackson County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 27, 2023
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Oglethorpe County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 7, 2024
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Jefferson County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 27, 2023
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Clarke County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 23, 2024
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Griffin-Spalding County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 7, 2024
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Cobb County (Virtual)
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: March 26, 2023
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Clinch County (Virtual)
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 17, 2023
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Cook County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: March 1, 2023
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Calhoun City Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: March 26, 2023
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Rome City Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 27, 2023
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Hall County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 6, 2023
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Bryan County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 6, 2023
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Lumpkin County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 29, 2023
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Glynn County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 6, 2023
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PBI Data Breach
Published: July 10, 2023
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Glascock County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: November 5, 2023
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Carrollton City Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 17, 2023
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Union County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 17, 2023
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Jones County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 17, 2023
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Burke County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 11, 2024
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Stephens County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 7, 2024
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Tattnall County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 7, 2024
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Brantley County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 28, 2024
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Calhoun City Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 28, 2024
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Berrien County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 28, 2024
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Fayette County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 5, 2024
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Oconee County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 25, 2024
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Trion City Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: March 17, 2024
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Gordon County (Virtual)
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: March 17, 2024
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